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Huston-Tillotson University (HT) recently unveiled its strategic plan for the next decade.  Approved by the HT Board of Trustees, the plan, titled “From First to Foremost: Huston-Tillotson University 2024-2034,” is the culmination of an inclusive process that spanned several months and included the gathering of input from representatives of several key stakeholder groups, including students, faculty, staff, alumni, donors, community and business leaders and local elected officials. “Our 10-year plan establishes a clear, long-term vision for HT,” said Melva K. Wallace, who is completing her second year as the university’s 7th president. “It is the blueprint that we will use during the next ten years to solidify our position not only as a premier historically Black university, but as a top institution of higher education in the state of Texas. It sets a focused direction for the 149-year old institution by reinforcing its commitment to Austin and all of the communities it serves, implementing strategic initiatives that reflects HT’s strengths, and underscoring its mission to provide excellent educational opportunities for students from diverse backgrounds, and becoming a major contributor to Austin’s workforce demands and the Texas marketplace.” Click the link below to read more to to access the strategic plan. https://lnkd.in/gVPAJmm3 #HTYou #FromFirstToForemost

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Thank you for doing this, Herzog Foundation! There are profound theological and pedagogical reasons to at least be asking these questions. Sure, it blows up much of the way we think about traditional school. But in general, doesn't the assumptions that come from starting with the gospel as our first premise also blow up a lot of assumptions! There's enough data out there about the pedagogical effects on students and their capacities; it provides more time for teachers to prep and to stay sharp throughout the week; it creates more space for recognizing the importance of the family; (if Monday is the day "off,") it encourages greater participation in and enjoyment of our corporate worship. I could go on and on. It's part of the reason why it's one of the first podcast episodes I put together for RenewEd. 24 minute listen here: https://lnkd.in/gaRDXAKk

Howard University Trustees made the decision to rescind the honorary degree of Sean “Puffy” Combs, a move that has sparked a wave of mixed reactions among alumni and the broader public. As an alumna, I find myself grappling with the implications of this decision and the broader message it sends. First and foremost, it is essential to state unequivocally that I do not condone violence against women or predatory practices of any kind. These actions are reprehensible and deserve to be addressed with the utmost seriousness. However, this decision raises several complex questions about the nature of humanity, accountability, and redemption. From one perspective, rescinding the honorary degree can be seen as a strong stance against unacceptable behavior. It reinforces the university’s commitment to upholding values of respect, integrity, and safety for all individuals. In a time when institutions are increasingly held accountable for their affiliations and endorsements, this action might be viewed as necessary to distance the university from individuals whose actions are incompatible with these values.

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Don't tell me this is not targeting. This is a maneuver to respond to the protest and demands for equality after 2020. This is the rise of hateful politicians in power to abuse and misuse their roles. This party is the same party associated with the seize on our capitol. THEY, all of them, should be stripped of their power. Banned from office. This is not America, but the beginnings of a dictatorship behavior. America is governed by the people for the people NOT certain people. It's unconstitutional. THIS. IS. CORRUPTION. A grave example of why we should have a separation between politics and education. Education welcomes ALL, not manipulates all for political advantage. Btw, research the 10th Amendment, which basically said if the law hasn't been defined by federal or state, then THE PEOPLE have the power.

Our policy brief on test-optional adoption during the pandemic is out. Some key findings: "Results suggest test-optional implementation related to increases in Black student enrollment, mostly at moderately selective colleges and when policies extended to all applicants and scholarships." Also: "We found some evidence that test-free policies, relative to test-requiring policies, were associated with increased numbers of applicants as well as increased enrollment among Pell Grant recipient, Black, and Latinx students, though the latter findings were not stable across the different models we estimated." To learn more, go to www.cafcolab.org/research Kelly Ochs Rosinger Joseph S. Stephanie M. Breen, PhD OiYan Poon Julie J. Park

Those of you with Historical houses or collections... ... it's time to sharpen your pencils and get those calculators ready. It's GRANT WRITING TIME!! Go get that funding friends. #Museums #grantwriting #grantfunding #inspiredimpact

📢American People's rude #Awakening. Lessons learned: 1. You are allowed Cage-Free only if you are submissive inside your "Cage Free Democracy" in a #GlobalApartheid Regime. 2. You don't own the Country and thus your collective electorate and the politicians don't believe they work for you. Some of them pledge unhindered loyalty to their war machines masters and Foreign Lords of Apartheid Regime. The majority of Americans are minority. 3. You should be grateful because you are in America. Outside of America, they will have puppet squad bringing tanks, drones, bazooka guns and fire torch to neutralise you. 4. Q.E.D. : America Political Houses hijacked by Dr. Evil & Villains. 5. There is a strong bond uniting the bipartisan parties particularly on the topics of war budgets.

In case you are wondering how I might approach my new role as president of the Faculty Senate here at George Mason, here is a news story from The George.